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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 57.40 and 14.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 57.40 and 14.21 is: 21.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 57.40 = 14.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/57.40 = 14.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 57.40 × 14.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.58/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.32

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